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ArticleTesco’s own-brand sausage labels take up QR codes for real-time expiry dates
Tesco is replacing traditional barcodes with next-generation QR codes on its own-brand sausage packaging, intending to provide up-to-date information such as use-by dates and recyclability instructions.
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ArticleUPM and Royal Vaassen reveal high barrier paper solution for pet treats
UPM Specialty Materials and Royal Vaassen have developed a high-barrier paper packaging solution for pet food treats and snacks, said to be PFAS-free and recyclable.
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Articleinterpack’s Young Talents Day spotlights packaging careers for young visitors
On 13th May 2026, interpack will host its Young Talents Day to connect trainees, students, and young professionals with packaging companies and point them towards professional and training pathways.
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ArticleTetra Pak and Sterilgarda Alimenti develop ‘first ever’ 1 litre carton with paper-based barrier
Tetra Pak and Italian dairy company Sterilgarda Alimenti have unveiled the ‘first ever’ 1 litre package featuring a paper-based barrier, said to increase the renewable content to 90% when combined with plant-based polymers.
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ArticleAmcor collaborates with Metsä Group and G. Mondini on fibre-based tray system
Amcor, Metsä Group and G. Mondini have collaborated on a fully integrated fibre‑based tray system that combines a lightweight barrier liner and top web, tailored for protein and chilled ready‑meal applications.
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ArticleNorfersk implements Faerch’s 70% tray-to-tray rPET into meat trays
Faerch and Norfersk have launched meat trays containing 70% food-grade, tray-to-tray recycled PET, anticipating a dedicated material loop for thermoformed food packaging.
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ArticleOcado automates final packaging handling with Beckhoff technology
Ocado has automated the final packaging handling step for grocery deliveries with its Automated Frame Loader (AFL), powered by Beckhoff technology. The company enables customer fulfilment for Ocado and Morrisons in the UK, Kroger in the U.S., Sobeys in Canada, and other retailers worldwide.
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ArticleMondi achieves 10% reduction in production and logistics costs with corrugated solution
Mondi claims to have delivered a 10% reduction in logistics and production costs for Turkish technology company Argesim Teknoloji by developing a customized corrugated packaging solution for its sensor-based products.
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ArticleInternational Paper acquiring North Pacific Paper Company for €305.64 million
International Paper is acquiring One Rock Capital Partners portfolio North Pacific Paper Company (NORPAC) for $360 million (€305,640,000), aiming to meet increasing demand for lightweight recycled containerboard.
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ArticleModern Milkman introduces home-compostable bread bag
British company Modern Milkman claims it has become ‘the first company in the UK’ to introduce Treetop Biopak’s home-compostable bread bag to its customers, said to break down in around 12 months without leaving microplastics or pollutants behind.
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ArticleNovelis and Infinitum extend aluminium can recycling partnership in Norway
Novelis has extended its partnership with Infinitum, Norway’s deposit return system for beverage containers. The agreement aims to ensure that all aluminium beverage cans used in Norway are efficiently collected, recycled, and returned into the production loop.
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ArticleReuse pilot targets takeaway and grocery foods in European supermarkets
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and the University of Vaasa are advancing their reuse pilot for takeaway and grocery packaging, designed to be ‘as easy as buying a ready meal’ in European supermarkets.
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ArticleUK Packaging PRO joins EXPRA
The Extended Producer Responsibility Alliance (EXPRA), representing 38 national packaging recycling & recovery organizations, has welcomed UK Packaging PRO as a new member.
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ArticleDr Bio aims to reduce fossil fuel reliance with cornstarch-based biopolymer platform
In response to recent fluctuations in international crude markets since the escalation of tensions and conflict in the Middle East, Indian company Dr Bio has developed a cornstarch-based biopolymer platform designed to ‘significantly reduce’ dependence on imported fossil-fuel-derived raw materials.
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ArticleOne million Taco Bell sauce packets collected through US recycling programme
TerraCycle and Taco Bell claim that over five years, one million sauce packets and single-serve containers have been collected through the Taco Bell Sauce Container US Recycling Program, to be repurposed or recycled.
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ArticleMoulded fibre container for transporting seafood developed by PAPACKS
PAPACKS offers its Fiber Box, a moulded fibre transport container made from virgin wood fibres and industrial hemp, as a durable, nestable, and recyclable solution for transporting seafood.
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ArticleHomethings utilizes Kelpi’s seaweed-derived coatings for refill sachets
Cleaning brand Homethings has revealed it is utilizing Kelpi’s seaweed-based coatings for the next generation of its refill sachets.
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ArticleWomen in Packaging programme returns at interpack 2026
interpack 2026 will host its second Women in Packaging programme, featuring a keynote speech from Tetra Pak, multi-perspective panel discussions, and networking opportunities geared towards women at all career levels.
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ArticleSonoco’s paper-based GreenCan applied to Noitmoutier’s sea salt range
The Noirmoutier Sea Salt Cooperative has adopted Sonoco’s paper-based GreenCan for its Agri-Éthique labelled sea salt range, intending to embrace paperization and reduce its plastic consumption while protecting its product against humidity.
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ArticleBorouge and Borealis form Borouge International and acquire NOVA Chemicals
Borouge and Borealis have combined to create Borouge International and acquire NOVA Chemicals, backed by shareholders OMV and XRG, with each holding a 50% stake in the company.